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Two Killed in Lake County Crash

deadly fatal accident generic graphic 470x264An elderly driver and a motorcyclist were killed after the two collided in Lake County on Monday, Florida Highway Patrol said.

The deceased are, 76-year-old Gary Stewart and Lonnie Raynor, 44, both of Paisley, Florida.

Troopers said, Raynor, driving a 2007 Mitsubushi, was going at a high rate of speed east on County Road 42, when Stewart, attempting to make a left turn from Ohio Street onto County Road 42, pulled into his path. Raynor’s motorcycle struck the left side of the Ford pickup Stewart was driving.  After the initial impact, the pickup overturned onto its roof, troopers said.

Both Stewart and Raynor died on the spot.

Philip Witmer, 64, of Paisley, a passenger in the pickup, suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Troopers said, the crash remains under investigation.

 

 

 

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